# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=279&period=all&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 280 --- ## [Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ambivalid/737174)
**Author:** [@Boo\_Boo\_Foo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boo_Boo_Foo)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ambivalid/737174 "2015-11-13T02:49:22Z")
For those who aren’t aware, Ambivalid recently created a “relationship breakup thread”. Yes, Yes, hardly original but whatever. Seems he arrived home after popping out for a few hours to find his lady had bailed on … --- ## [Great Two-Main-Character-driven movies (not love stories)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-two-main-character-driven-movies-not-love-stories/556827)
**Author:** [@Fried\_Dough\_Ho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fried_Dough_Ho)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-two-main-character-driven-movies-not-love-stories/556827 "2010-10-18T23:15:18Z")
Over the weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of seeing a pre-release viewing of The King’s Speech with Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth. It was a really great movie and I predict that the two of them are going to be up aga… --- ## [What would it take to overturn DC v. Heller?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-to-overturn-dc-v-heller/763720)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-to-overturn-dc-v-heller/763720 "2016-08-31T23:48:51Z")
A big fear of the pro-gun crowd is that if Hillary Clinton wins the election, she will appoint a justice or justices who will effectively gut the 2nd Amendment by issuing the opinion that it doesn’t confer an individual … --- ## [What's in \*your\* wallet - a nosy MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-wallet-a-nosy-mmp/751874)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-wallet-a-nosy-mmp/751874 "2016-04-17T23:56:00Z")
Do you carry anything out of the ordinary in your wallet? I’m assuming most people consider ID, money, credit cards, and photos to be ordinary. What do you have that’s particularly unique? I have what my sister calls … --- ## [Lead in Flint's water. Who decided to change supply? Why is governor under fire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lead-in-flints-water-who-decided-to-change-supply-why-is-governor-under-fire/743637)
**Author:** [@justmeetee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justmeetee)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lead-in-flints-water-who-decided-to-change-supply-why-is-governor-under-fire/743637 "2021-01-12T21:31:52Z")
I’m trying to understand this mess and keep hearing the city changed where the water came from to save money. But now the governor is being blamed for the lead poisoning of the children. Shouldn’t the blame be on the cit… --- ## [Shin bet to (Ex) pres. Jimmy Carter "Drop Dead!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shin-bet-to-ex-pres-jimmy-carter-drop-dead/445452)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 330\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shin-bet-to-ex-pres-jimmy-carter-drop-dead/445452 "2008-04-27T21:49:01Z")
Talk about chutzpah-the Israeli Secret Service will NOT provide protection tot he guy who brokered the peace agreement! What’s this world cominmg to? Anyway, since doofus Carter isn’t representing the USA in this, I sup… --- ## [How many strikes does Collounsbury get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-strikes-does-collounsbury-get/188224)
**Author:** [@milroyj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/milroyj)\ **Replies:** 314\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2003, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-strikes-does-collounsbury-get/188224 "2003-07-17T10:24:59Z")
However, less than 24 hours later, he attacks December in yet another GD thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=194836&perpage=50&pagenumber=2 To sum up: In which Collounsbury attacks De… --- ## [Phrases you don't really want associated with your name...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrases-you-dont-really-want-associated-with-your-name/682509)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrases-you-dont-really-want-associated-with-your-name/682509 "2014-03-24T04:54:18Z")
In the last hour online I have seen: morbidly obese convicted pedophile and politician. Any others? --- ## [Why Don't Some Men Take "No" For an Answer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-some-men-take-no-for-an-answer/185322)
**Author:** [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2003, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-some-men-take-no-for-an-answer/185322 "2003-07-07T00:48:18Z")
Several years ago, I was in a similar situation to the one Isabelle describes in this thread, although mine was a bit milder. In my case a coworker who was separated, but still married made a pass at me after trying to … --- ## [my wife is leaving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-leaving/505402)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2009, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-leaving/505402 "2009-08-11T05:53:57Z")
she says she can’t be unequally yoked to an unbeliever. she didn’t used to be this way. but after her depressive breakdown earlier this year when she was so miserable and nothing seemed to help she found jesus again. it… --- ## [Who has the best hambuger (fast food joints)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-hambuger-fast-food-joints/590025)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-hambuger-fast-food-joints/590025 "2011-08-17T20:16:53Z")
Who has the best out of the chains? In order to be eligible, dopers in multiple states must be able to order them. Remember, we are just talking about the burger, nothin’ else! Note: I am told Carl’s Jr, and Hardee’s … --- ## [ET: Why does E.T. Get sick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/et-why-does-e-t-get-sick/230129)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/et-why-does-e-t-get-sick/230129 "2016-11-07T16:18:10Z")
I’m watching E.T on the sci-fi channel. I’m up to the point where he gets sick and the government goons show up. My question is: Why does E.T get sick? Elliot is sick as well, did E.T get sick because elliot got sick, o… --- ## [Can Biden beat Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-biden-beat-trump/849200)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 244\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-biden-beat-trump/849200 "2020-04-17T14:24:49Z")
I know a lot of Bernie supporters that SAY they’re choosing to vote for the green party because they don’t feel Bernie got a fair shake. I agree he didn’t get a fair shake, but I don’t want 4 more years of Trump. I hope… --- ## [Thought I would touch base and say hello](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-i-would-touch-base-and-say-hello/590930)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-i-would-touch-base-and-say-hello/590930 "2011-08-24T00:58:28Z")
It’s been awhile and 95% of you have never met or know me from dust, but I have been lurking from time to time and every so often an old Doper will e me and plead nicely to check in, so “hello!” Horrified at how many Do… --- ## [New lock. Key stopped working.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lock-key-stopped-working/546416)
**Author:** [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lock-key-stopped-working/546416 "2012-03-23T01:53:27Z")
I installed a new Schlage deadbolt lock on my front door 3 days ago. This morning Mrs. P left for work and locked the door behind her without any problem. An hour later I go out and try to lock the door and the key won’t… --- ## [Acknowledged greats in the Arts that you "don't get"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acknowledged-greats-in-the-arts-that-you-dont-get/680367)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2014, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acknowledged-greats-in-the-arts-that-you-dont-get/680367 "2014-02-11T02:30:50Z")
I think we’ve done this before, but here we (I) go again: Are there universally recognized Artists they you personally can’t stand, or at least have no appreciation for? My list: Singer: Billy Holiday. Just can’t get … --- ## [Fun Wilford Brimley Facts!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-wilford-brimley-facts/352469)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2008, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-wilford-brimley-facts/352469 "2008-01-07T04:22:12Z")
In order to avoid highjacking this thread, I’ll start a new one. If Chuck Norris can have fun facts, so can Wilford Brimley. He did guest-star on Walker, Texas Ranger after all. Come on, folks, let’s have 'em. Wliford… --- ## [Atheist's family claims he was Christian at his funeral. Should they be called on it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-family-claims-he-was-christian-at-his-funeral-should-they-be-called-on-it/700564)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-family-claims-he-was-christian-at-his-funeral-should-they-be-called-on-it/700564 "2014-10-09T15:09:39Z")
Today’s story is about Amber Grey, who spent much of her twenties saying yes to drugs. To support her habit, she whored, lied, cheated, and stole. There’s not a member of her family she didn’t exploit at one point or ano… --- ## [Why do bank robbers rob banks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-bank-robbers-rob-banks/583355)
**Author:** [@ecoaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ecoaster)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-bank-robbers-rob-banks/583355 "2012-03-30T23:15:09Z")
Let’s say you NEED money and your only option is to rob someone/someplace, why on earth would you pick a bank? Why do robbers pick a place where employees are trained to deal with robbery and where dye packs, silents ala… --- ## [How 'poisonous' are polk (or poke) berries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-poisonous-are-polk-or-poke-berries/371619)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-poisonous-are-polk-or-poke-berries/371619 "2016-08-10T13:18:40Z")
I’ve always heard that they’re not edible, and various sources agree that they’re poisonous. How poisonous? Belly ache? Death? What is so poisonous about them? --- ## [Things that make you shorter, as a teen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-you-shorter-as-a-teen/545207)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-you-shorter-as-a-teen/545207 "2024-07-12T21:13:49Z")
I am really not sure how to phrase this, but my question is, assuming otherwise good nutrition, are there things teenagers who are still growing can do that can result in shorter adult stature? (Anecdotal information: I… --- ## [Separated at birth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/separated-at-birth/488808)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/separated-at-birth/488808 "2011-02-10T21:42:32Z")
I am watching Iron Chef, and for the last 50 minutes the judge chick on it was driving me crazy. The face, the mannerisms, and the voice, the little laugh all so exactly familiar, bu I couldn’t place it… The Judge Chic… --- ## [Ask the forensic pathologist - or, Last chance to pontificate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-forensic-pathologist-or-last-chance-to-pontificate/350724)
**Author:** [@gabriela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gabriela)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2006, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-forensic-pathologist-or-last-chance-to-pontificate/350724 "2006-05-30T11:53:18Z")
Dear Dopers, I just posted this to the end of a thread in GQ: Awww. May I say a big Awww to all the Dopers. Mr. Slant, I cannot belong to the Dope; the rules at my workplace would have me strung up. I only took the f… --- ## [How common are/were pressure cooker explosions(while cooking)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-are-were-pressure-cooker-explosions-while-cooking/656507)
**Author:** [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-are-were-pressure-cooker-explosions-while-cooking/656507 "2014-08-29T04:05:34Z")
In this thread, several posters have recounted stories of pressure cooker explosions that happened while cooking. In India at least, pressure cookers are used very widely(for cooking), and I’ve never heard of an incident… --- ## [National Review devotes an entire issue to "Against Trump"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-review-devotes-an-entire-issue-to-against-trump/743868)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2016, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-review-devotes-an-entire-issue-to-against-trump/743868 "2016-01-28T15:54:17Z")
There’s a lengthy editorial by the editors here. Over here is a list of shorter pieces by well-known conservative authors including Glenn Beck, John Podhoretz, Cal Thomas, Mona Charen, Yuval Levin, Thomas Sowell, and ot… --- ## [Have you ever personally known someone who was murdered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-personally-known-someone-who-was-murdered/519797)
**Author:** [@Serenata67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serenata67)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-personally-known-someone-who-was-murdered/519797 "2016-04-13T07:29:04Z")
An old supervisor of mine (I only worked with her for a couple weeks before she got promoted) was recently murdered. I didn’t know her super well, but it’s still weird when I think about it. I mean, I know that lady. … --- ## [What fiction films have had the greatest effects on the ‘real’ world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fiction-films-have-had-the-greatest-effects-on-the-real-world/749081)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fiction-films-have-had-the-greatest-effects-on-the-real-world/749081 "2016-04-09T21:51:52Z")
I was thinking of “Jaws” and what an effect it had – I know many people who seriously would not swim in the ocean after that movie came out. What other fiction movies have had effects in or on the ‘real’ world? --- ## [Change your SDMB Location to "Obama Country"!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-your-sdmb-location-to-obama-country/451979)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 288\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2008, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-your-sdmb-location-to-obama-country/451979 "2008-11-06T18:18:17Z")
I’ve done it. Who’s with me? Let’s try it for, say, two weeks, and see how many Dopers rally to the presumptive Democratic nominee’s colors. OBAMA '08! --- ## [Is chloramine treated tap water going to kill me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-chloramine-treated-tap-water-going-to-kill-me/547374)
**Author:** [@Speak\_to\_me\_Maddie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Speak_to_me_Maddie)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-chloramine-treated-tap-water-going-to-kill-me/547374 "2013-03-05T03:13:14Z")
Our neighborhood has used well water since forever, but we’ve run out and now the municipal utility district is pumping it in from a neighboring city. That city’s water is treated with chloramines (not chlorine). I’m kin… --- ## [What's the appeal of Keurig?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-appeal-of-keurig/644576)
**Author:** [@Jormungandr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jormungandr)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-appeal-of-keurig/644576 "2013-01-01T01:41:04Z")
This was on a family member’s Christmas wish list. So I go to Walmart and see it for $99. :eek: OK, this thing, which didn’t look very sturdy, makes one cup…ONE CUP… of coffee. The Mr. Coffee displayed next to it makes 4… --- ## [Big ruling: seventh circuit decides sex discrimination includes sexual orientation discrimination](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ruling-seventh-circuit-decides-sex-discrimination-includes-sexual-orientation-discrimination/783776)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2017, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ruling-seventh-circuit-decides-sex-discrimination-includes-sexual-orientation-discrimination/783776 "2017-04-07T18:20:22Z")
One of the most contentious issues in contemporary US law is whether statutes that protect people from sex discrimination (like Title VII) also protect people from sexual orientation discrimination. The argument is that… --- ## [Bill O'Reilly: Fucking tides, how do they work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-oreilly-fucking-tides-how-do-they-work/570150)
**Author:** [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-oreilly-fucking-tides-how-do-they-work/570150 "2011-02-08T21:41:57Z")
It’s more a PALATR Pit than a real angry Pit. But it’s Bill O’Reilly, so by sovereign law it has to go here. So a little while ago Fundamentally Oral Bill got asked by someone how tides worked. You know, because when … --- ## [Jason Priestley is \*how\* short?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jason-priestley-is-how-short/639985)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jason-priestley-is-how-short/639985 "2023-01-22T00:19:02Z")
Was reading a story on Yahoo about tall and short celebrities at lunch today (don’t you judge me), and it said Jason Priestley is only 5’ tall. So I Googled “Jason Priestley height” and sure enough, the results come bac… --- ## [A list of 100 random, wide-ranged foods. How many have you had?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-list-of-100-random-wide-ranged-foods-how-many-have-you-had/651907)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-list-of-100-random-wide-ranged-foods-how-many-have-you-had/651907 "2014-01-15T16:42:39Z")
I’ve had 35 of them. How many have you tried at least once? Bolded the ones I’ve had. Abalone 2. Absinthe Alligator Baba Ghanoush 5. Bagel and Lox \*\*6. Baklava Barbecue Ribs\*\* Bellini Bird’s Nest Soup 10. Biscui… --- ## [Songs that seemingly never end](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-seemingly-never-end/641231)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-seemingly-never-end/641231 "2012-12-03T15:54:38Z")
A staple of 70s AOR. Songs that drag on and on seemingly without end. The one that gets to me is The Police’s Message In A bottle. “Sending out an SOS” is repeated 138 times before it mercifully fades out. On a less m… --- ## [Odd Things You've Learned Recently](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-things-youve-learned-recently/668437)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-things-youve-learned-recently/668437 "2013-09-24T00:41:02Z")
I was reading through an article on the variability of gene expression, when I came across something I had never know about bees. That seems like important information to know. You’d think that would have gotten aroun… --- ## [Recycling: Are Penn & Teller right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recycling-are-penn-teller-right/243399)
**Author:** [@thwartme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thwartme)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2004, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recycling-are-penn-teller-right/243399 "2004-05-06T21:29:31Z")
So I just watched the most recent episode of Penn & Teller’s Bullshit which is about recycling. Let me see if I can summarize some the basic points. Recycling is bad because: \[ol\] \[li\]Most recycling programs cost way… --- ## [Tony Stewart hits Driver at Dirt Track](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-stewart-hits-driver-at-dirt-track/695216)
**Author:** [@Cell\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cell_Guy)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2015, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-stewart-hits-driver-at-dirt-track/695216 "2015-08-08T15:54:00Z")
A number of outlets are reporting that Tony Stewart hit a driver who had left his car following an on track incident in a sprint car race in New York. There are unconfirmed reports that the driver, Kevin Ward, 17, has pa… --- ## [The Phrase: "In Dutch"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phrase-in-dutch/631015)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phrase-in-dutch/631015 "2015-10-30T20:05:03Z")
At work today Jon asked Fred to put some extra tables into the database. Fred agreed, but then Jon said - should I channel this request through your boss? I don’t want to get you in Dutch with him. From the context, I… --- ## ["Bad" (or badly reviewed) movies that you love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-or-badly-reviewed-movies-that-you-love/563788)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2011, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-or-badly-reviewed-movies-that-you-love/563788 "2011-01-07T17:11:11Z")
I do put some stock in movie reviews, but sometimes a movie comes a long that you just love despite getting poor reviews/bad box office. My number one movie is “Joe Dirt”. Whenever this movie is on tv (usually TBS) I a… --- ## [So, do abortions make you feel sexy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-do-abortions-make-you-feel-sexy/235360)
**Author:** [@Muad\_Dib](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muad_Dib)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-do-abortions-make-you-feel-sexy/235360 "2012-01-02T19:48:42Z")
You have to be a Yahoo member to see this, and I don’t know how long I am not sure if you want to. It was linked to in the SA boards, and it is the single most horrible thing I have ever seen on the internet. The abor… --- ## [Car problem - Intermittent vibration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-problem-intermittent-vibration/501490)
**Author:** [@tetranz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tetranz)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-problem-intermittent-vibration/501490 "2015-01-10T20:48:05Z")
Hi all This is a copy of something I posted on the CarTalk forums. Unfortunately it hasn’t attracted any replies there so I’m hoping there might be some car experts here or maybe someone can suggest a good auto repair f… --- ## [Wow, The Seinfeld characters really were assholes!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-the-seinfeld-characters-really-were-assholes/704132)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-the-seinfeld-characters-really-were-assholes/704132 "2014-11-11T19:46:45Z")
Maybe not Kramer, well he might cause some traffic trouble but he is generally a goofy eccentric. The rest of the gang?:eek: I mean I’m surprised there wasn’t an episode where they called in an anonymous report of child… --- ## [Who eats Pop-Tarts with butter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-eats-pop-tarts-with-butter/319121)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2005, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-eats-pop-tarts-with-butter/319121 "2005-09-06T11:44:09Z")
A friend of mine does, which surprised me when I first learned of it. She’s from Maryland and thinks it might be a regional thing. If you eat your Pop-Tarts with butter, where did you learn to do so? --- ## [How much do professors at top universities earn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-professors-at-top-universities-earn/240903)
**Author:** [@Xavier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xavier)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2004, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-professors-at-top-universities-earn/240903 "2004-04-21T16:22:29Z")
Not to be vulgar or anything, but I often do wonder about other people’s wages, and this one popped into my head. Does the going rate depend on the type of course being taught? If so, how? Also do the professors get pai… --- ## [I give. What is "Bukaki"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-give-what-is-bukaki/311481)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2005, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-give-what-is-bukaki/311481 "2005-07-09T23:51:44Z")
As a guilty pleasure I listen to Howard Stern sometimes on the way in to work. They use some unfamiliar terminology on occasion, most of which I can figure out from context. However, I’ve never been able to figure out … --- ## [Tell me, Texmam, are you in show business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-texmam-are-you-in-show-business/544010)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-texmam-are-you-in-show-business/544010 "2010-06-29T18:05:05Z")
Has anybody got a dime? Somebody’s gotta go back and get a shitload of dimes! --- ## [High beam not working on Silverado truck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-beam-not-working-on-silverado-truck/470884)
**Author:** [@sailor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sailor)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2008, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-beam-not-working-on-silverado-truck/470884 "2008-11-05T02:33:55Z")
For a few weeks I am borrowing a Chevy Silverado truck whose high beam lights are not working and I’d like to take a try at fixing it. In old cars you could just follow wires and know where the problem was but I have no… --- ## [Prospective employer asking your current salary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prospective-employer-asking-your-current-salary/580704)
**Author:** [@Spoonbender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoonbender)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prospective-employer-asking-your-current-salary/580704 "2011-05-13T18:10:59Z")
I would appreciate anyone’s opinion on this common problem. I’m employed but in the market for a new job. It’s white-collar and there is a lot of variation in salary for this type of position. I’ve found that a large pe… --- ## [Stupid Brazil Nuts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-brazil-nuts/430993)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2008, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-brazil-nuts/430993 "2008-01-16T05:53:43Z")
Any of ya’ll know a good way to get the nut out of the shell in one piece? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=278&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=280&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)